#day6- January 6, 2016- Random blogging/ #WCW

Listening to: Coldplay- Everglow

Not really sure how to write this one. I wouldn't call this "writer's block..." Just a chill night of listening to music and allowing my mind to wonder. There are so many places I want to go with this one... No real plans... just random typing and thinking. Sorry... This blog is meant to let you into my mind, my way of thinking... I hope you don't mind. 

I love music... This song that I'm currently listening to literally makes me want to cry... It's not the words... It's the way it sounds...I love music... especially music that allows me to feel...*sigh* I just love it. 

Ok... anyway.... A quick review of my day. I think I'm getting the hang of my mornings. I didn't hit the snooze button and I made my bed! Tucker and I went for our walk and I made it to work on time! I haven't watched television and I haven't thought about it much. The only time I think about it is when someone asks me if I watched a show. So far it's happened only twice. Both times felt like a slap in the face because they both know about the challenge. Lol... I get it though. They have to get used to this just like I do.

As you know I have more time on my hands so I'm reading more before bed. I read an article about one my favorite people ( I have lots of favorite people... I hate to admit that I have this "fan-girl" that lives inside of me and she shows herself when she finds like qualities in celebrities ... This is one of those people), Myleik Teele. #WCW

I'm afraid to even tell you about her as my description of her wouldn't do her justice. I am literally enamored by her. That sounds gay... maybe I should say enamored with her way of living! It truly is captivating. See... This is why I can't describe her to y'all...lol My fan-girl (I'ma call her Fran) is trying to take over.  

I won't even do it... I WILL share that she is the founder and CEO of CurlBox, a subscription service that allows black women to sample natural hair products monthly. While her company is really dope, I am more impressed with her willingness to share her knowledge with anyone who will listen! She's that chick that figured it out and wants to help everyone else figure it out too. She literally wants us all to share in the freedom of living... in our  truth, in love, and in business! So many people are selfish. If they haven't made it then no one can... Or they've made it, but because they don't know their worth, they are more worried about the next chick taking their place to pay it forward. It's sad. I am proud to say that Myleik Teele is nothing like that! She's young Oprah and a big sister in my head!! 

Anyway, another favorite person of mine has a blog called xoNecole and is also just as in love with Myleik and has benefited from her podcasts and encouraging messages via social media! She talked with Myleik and blogged about it!! So many nuggets are in that blog. It's on my home screen on my iPhone to read again because there is so much to take from it. Because I'm on my self-discipline tip right now, I thought I would share this quote with you guys from Myleik. 

“Successful people have this insane amount of discipline and do things when they are tired or they don’t feel like it. I’ve seen so many people do so much in a day with very little complaining. I always say that I don’t know a successful person that doesn’t wake up early.”

This struck a cord with me because this is what all of this is about... God shared it with me at church too!! I am molding myself into what will be a successful, well disciplined person. Someone who lives life on purpose and with the intention to give it all I've got. If that means waking up early to develop a plan, barely sleeping to master a task, then so be it! Myleik is setting the standard. I love that about her!! The article is dope! You know I have the link for y'all...

Check it out! 

http://xonecole.com/curlboxs-myleik-teele-keeps-it-real-on-being-a-boss-psychotherapy-why-single-women-shouldnt-sleep-on-tinder/

Until tomorrow, 

Stix 

#dayfive- January 5, 2016: Self Discipline is key

Tuesday was much better!! I guess it takes a little slip up to put it all in perspective! After all, I didn't give up TV to be half doing life.... especially in the areas where I'm trying to do better. I took that mindset as I tackled day five! 

•No snooze button

•I made my bed (small, daily chore) 

•Tucker and I walked for longer, in the freezing cold...

•I made it to Starbucks (wide grin)

•I made it to work on time

•I didn't watch television

•I was off social media at 7pm

•I was in bed by 11am (Church went a little longer than usual) 

I know these seem like minor accomplishments, but most of them definitely helped set the tone for my day! I walked into work a bit more energetic, which is a lot for me because I'm not a morning person. I even talked to my neighbor at work who I find to be UBER annoying. I read an article before bed on self disciple and it talked about how people who practice self-discipline/ self control are happier than those who don't. I believe that to be true after today. I'm really feeling this!! I'll be reading that article over and over to keep me motivated to continue this new practice of self discipline in my life. Self discipline is learned behavior... I am determined to learn and grow in this area daily. 

I won't sit up here and lie like I was on cloud nine all day though. My job is a bit overwhelming at times and most often than not people get on my nerves... Thank God for a church that will take you straight to the throne room of Jesus and help you reel it back in though! It was one of those days... I needed to be in the presence of God and weep until I felt free from whatever was holding me down. Tuesday night is my church night so I was able to do just that! 

 I am so grateful for my home church! The service was epic!!! We literally partied all night! It was a night lead by the Holy Spirit through worship! I was freed from a lot of anxiety, fear, and worry.  I was reminded to give every care to God and let go of the burden that causes my frustrations, doubts, and even those feelings that I can't put a name to... #ibeinmyfeelings

 Day Five, all around, was awesome though. God brought everything back to focus... It all makes sense... I realized that He put it on my heart to take this challenge and He showed me a glimpse of where He's taking me this year!! 

Looks like it's going in a totally different direction than what I had planned! Keep tagging along... I'll keep you in the loop! 

Until next time, Stix